Alfred Lord Tennyson once said, “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dares to dream of.” So, the question I must ask you today is this: When you find yourself in need, where do you turn? Oh, what … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Have you ever heard the phrase “Beatific Vision?” Well, I have a word of encouragement for you today that I pray will bless your soul. Beatific Vision—visio beatific—is the ultimate, direct self-communication of God to us, which will happen when... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Readers who are familiar with the process of pruning trees and bushes know that it involves cutting back (or away) the useless shoots and branches that will slow growth. Today I’d like to offer you a word of encouragement concerning … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
How confident are you that God will do all that He has promised to do in your life—right now, today, right where this finds you? Regardless of your response, after reading from the Word of God, I promise that your … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today is the final installment in a three-part series of articles that were taken from a sermon I preached at Cross Community Church exploring Jesus’ words in John 14:27-28 — Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We’re in the middle of a three-part series of articles that were taken from a sermon I preached at Cross Community Church exploring Jesus’ words in John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I would like to share a portion of a sermon that I preached last month which seemed to be a source of great encouragement and strength to our congregation at Cross Community Church. The sermon was rooted in Jesus’ words … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
One of Satan’s most destructive schemes is to convince the believer that all is well and there is nothing to be concerned with. “You’re doing so much better than that person over there,” the serpent slyly hisses. “You don’t need … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It is absolutely important to understand what the Scriptures say and what they do not say regarding “all things.” We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today is the 4th of July, a time when many Americans gather for food, fellowship, and fireworks. But this day should mean so much more to the Christian! Today is a day to reflect on the fact that we are … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
